Posted on 10/22/2017 5:35:06 PM PDT by markomalley
The Democratic National Committee gathered here over the past week with one worry on every activist’s mind: We’d better not lose the Virginia governor’s race.
It’s a surprising case of the jitters over a place that hasn’t elected a Republican to statewide office in eight years — and that voted resoundingly against Donald Trump last year. But nationally, Democrats haven’t won a marquee race since losing the presidency. They lag Republicans in fundraising. A loss for Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam against Republican Ed Gillespie on Nov. 7 could stir doubts about message and strategy just as the party is gearing up nationally for next year’s all-important midterm elections.
“We’re Ground Zero,” Susan Swecker, chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, said inside the Bally’s casino here, where party leaders and activists from all 57 states and territories gathered over the past few days. “All eyes are on us. I can understand that, because last year broke my heart.”
I hear you. About a year ago I went down to Virginia to contest a speeding ticket (wasted trip) and was absolutely stunned at the number of Spanish language AM radio stations as I searched for a channel broadcasting Limbaugh.
By all means, then vote for the ‘RAT. Brilliant!
The Democrat is doomed. Hillary has just announced this morning that she is going to Virginia to campaign for him. The only bigger kiss of death would be the Muslim Marxist.
I’d love to see NJ and VA elect Republicans in November...
I read somewhere that the Muslim Marxist is going, too, in order to campaign for his "legacy." Hahahah! Either that or he's going to New Jersey. I can't remember which one is going to be saddled with his "me me me" or "uh uh uh" speechifying.
Gillespie has closed the gap this past week. However, I question the fake polls showing a healthy lead for the MS 13 loving democrat that appeared beforehand.
That is about right.
That is an astute observation. I would say that Gillepsie has started running hardball ads recently.
Naaah. I’ll leave it to you to vote for the ‘rat with the “R” after his name. Because this time it’ll be different. Really.
No. For their hatred of Free America they deserve the worst outcome you can imagine.
The Kenyanesian Usurper was here this week.
Hope his reverse Midas touch works like it usually does.
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Obama was just here & as sickening as ever. Hilly has a broken toe, you know ...... I don't expect her to show up unless someone makes her 'boo boo' feel better by waving some cash under her nose.
Obama back on campaign trail to rally for Ralph Northam in Richmond
I thought that was a close race, narrow victory.
Hillary Clinton
Democratic 1,981,473 49.75%
Donald J. Trump
Republican 1,769,443 44.43%
Gary Johnson
Libertarian 118,274 2.97%
Jill Stein
Green 27,638 0.69%
Evan McMullin
Independent 54,054 1.36%
The Donald lost Virginia by 5%
Thanks, I had it wrong.
C’mon, Virginians! Do the RIGHT thing and elect Ed Gillispie your Governor!
He may be a RINO, but he is NOT a DemocRAT!
You’ll have a Republican House, Senate and Governor - surely y’all can work together to stifle the LIEberals!
See my tagline.
“(RATs, RINOs...same thing)”
Not always!
Ding, ding, ding - we have a thread winnah!
RINO = Republican In Name Only
So what else would they be....Socialists, Communists? Drug addled faggot-loving baby killers who want smaller government (Libertarians)?
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